In anticipation of the planned nationwide protest, the Anambra State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Maku Olatunde has convened a strategic meeting of all Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Heads of Formations and Tactical Commanders at the State Command Headquarters Awka.
Head Media and Tactical Ops NSCDC Anambra State Command, Superintendent of Corps, Okadigbo Edwin disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.
He said the objective of the meeting was to develop effective measures to protect critical national assets and infrastructure, prevent breakdown of law and order, and ensure a unified response to potential security challenges.
In the statement, the NSCDC State boss warned supervisory officers to maintain utmost vigilance and assume full responsibility for security and protection of assets within their area of responsibility.
He appealed to protest organizers to consider alternative lawful channels for articulating grievances, cautioning against infiltration by undesirable elements, including miscreants, hoodlums and anti progressive individuals.
Comdt. Maku reaffirmed commitment to collaborating with other security agencies to maintain peace and order, employing all necessary and legitimate measures to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order, and to guarantee a safe and secure atmosphere for all lawful citizens in the state.
